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South Carolina Major State Day Sunday, July 15, 2007 Photos from Service: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 News Release | Sunday’s Sermon | Service Video State Day Calendar | Back to State Days Click on the photos for larger version (225 dpi)
Photo 1: The Árpád Darázs Singers, a Columbia choral group named after a South Carolina educator who was a mentor to many musicians in the state, performed a 25-minute prelude of sacred music performed a cappella under the direction of conductor Robert D. Neese, Jr. To further represent the state, the music group extended invitations to singers from Episcopal Church choruses in South Carolina, and voices from Darlington, Conway and Florence churches were added to the performance group. Three choristers from the Palmetto Mastersingers, a men’s choir founded by Árpád Darázs, also joined the group, which presented 41 strong and rich voices for the cathedral performance. Choir president Robin Dean said the singers were proud of their concert and honored to have taken part in South Carolina State Day. “It felt very good,” Dean said as the singers were accepting congratulations afterwards. “It felt like I hoped it would sound. I think we did as well as we have ever done. I feel that it was to the Lord’s glory.” Dean looked over at Neese, who was wearing a broad smile. “I think about Robert’s reaction, he always smiles when he thinks we have done a good job,” Dean said. |
